Monday, October 21st, 2024
Much ado about the constitutional amendment
Opinion Ansar M Bhatti Has the dust settled? This is perhaps the most pressing question following the controversial passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment in Parliament. According to this amendment, the superior judiciary is no longer to function independently in matters such as the appointment of judges and the evaluation of their performance; these powers have been transferred to Parliament. Additionally, the amendment restricts the scope of the apex court’s authority by limiting its ability to take suo motu actions. In essence, the government appears to have significantly curtailed theRead More
NPO to organize webinar on ‘Performance Management’
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 (DNA) — The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar on “Performance Management” on October 25 (Friday).Performance management is a process by which an agency involves it employees in improving organizational effectiveness in the accomplishment of agency mission and goal, said the NPO document shared here. The workshop will provide information about the core elements, principles and benefits of an effective performance management framework, the cycle and purpose of the annual performance review, organization’s performance appraisal process, why, when, and how to provide feedback, linkingRead More
Bukhari praises Bilawal’s key role in passing 26th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 (DNA) — Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari on Monday commended party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his relentless efforts and pivotal role in the approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment by the parliament. Bukhari, in a news statement, lauded Bilawal’s hard work, describing him as a “strong and effective voice for upholding the Constitution both inside and outside the Parliament.” Bukhari expressed pride in Bilawal’s leadership, stating that his commitment to constitutional supremacy reflects the core values of the PPP. He further acknowledgedRead More
FBR’s I&I notices to industries condemnable: Atif Ikram
Inquiries of fake invoices are harassment, industries should be protected for economic flow Islamabad, OCT 21 /DNA/ – President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Shaikhhas said that the notices of I&I by FBR to industrialists are condemnable. The notices stated that fake sales tax invoices were taken as inputs. Scrutiny of the importers to some extent can be done by the buyer before buying the goods but a thorough investigation procedure should be adopted because what can the purchaser do if the importer refuses toRead More
Israel deemed an ‘enemy of mankind’ amid rising global support for Palestinian resistance
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Israel, driven by messianic ideological motives, has become hostis humani generis, an “enemy of mankind,” as it continues to impose collective punishment and apartheid in the Palestinian territories. The reality of these actions has emerged, despite the widespread disinformation in the Western media, leading to overwhelming international support for Palestinian resistance. In this context, supporting Israel or maintaining neutrality is equivalent to complicity in these crimes. This was observed during a seminar on “Israeli Aggression: Perspectives, Policies, and Emerging Scenario” held at the Institute of PolicyRead More
Commodore Shahzad Iqbal of Pak Navy promoted to the rank of rear admiral
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21: /DNA/ – Commodore Shahzad Iqbal of Pakistan Navy has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Shahzad Iqbal was commissioned in Operations Branch in 1995. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, and National Defence University, Islamabad. He has also done B.Sc. in Naval Sciences from University of Karachi and Gunnery Officer Command Course from China. The Admiral has an illustrious career covering vast experience of various Command and Staff appointments. His command appointments include Commanding Officer PNS SAIF,Read More